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ELA 867C

1979 Jaguar E-type

Green Petrol 4235cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,821 mi
Last recorded90,821 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1979 Jaguar E-type54,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELA 867C
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,235cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 89,683 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,843 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,548 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 87,501 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 37,094 miles

steering rack play,lower ball joint gaitors,play in front wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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ELA 867C is a 1979 Jaguar E-type in Green with a 4,235cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 54,177 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELA 867C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 47 years old, this Jaguar E-type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ELA 867C?

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What year was ELA 867C registered?

ELA 867C is a 1979 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is ELA 867C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELA 867C shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELA 867C have outstanding finance?

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